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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee health officials and school administrators are responding after discovering lead-based paint at Golda Meir Lower Campus following a confirmed case of childhood lead poisoning.

A student at Golda Meir Lower Campus has tested positive for lead poisoning. MPS is working with the Milwaukee Health Department to remediate the issue.